Friday, June 16, 2017

Canadian VIirtual Hospice Medication Resources: e.g., Fentanyl

Medications play a key role in managing symptoms of people receiving palliative care. Their proper use helps ensure the safety of those administering the medications and best outcomes for people receiving care. The misuse of fentanyl is creating headlines in Canada and fear in patients who are being prescribed the opioid, and their families. To help you navigate this important issue, we’ve developed a new Asked and Answered for the public and two Quick Consults for health providers.

Our thoughts are with those who mourn the deaths of people they care about from fentanyl overdoses.FOR EVERYONEASKED & ANSWERED - FENTANYL

I’m concerned about what I hear in the media about fentanyl. Is fentanyl safe to use? How do I use my patch safely? Read our Asked & Answered.

FOR PROFESSIONALSQUICK CONSULT - SAFE FENTANYL PRACTICES

This Quick Consult describes how to safely handle a transdermal fentanyl patch as well as liquid preparation of fentanyl.

FOR PROFESSIONALSQUICK CONSULT – SAFE USE OF OPIOIDS WITH PALLIATIVE CARE PATIENTS

This Quick Consult provides information about the current opioid issues in Canada and suggests ways for health care providers to address the concerns of patients and families.

This article provides tips for caregivers about managing and the safe use of medications. Giving medications safely, using a symptom diary to keep track of medications, washing your hands before and after touching medication are some of the topics covered.

Safe disposal of fentanyl patches - offers helpful information on the proper disposal of fentanyl patches. A handout for patients and families is also included. Developed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

FOR PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE: PAN-CANADIAN FRAMEWORK FOR PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE RESEARCH

This document outlines current gaps in palliative care research and provides a road map for the direction for future research efforts in the area of palliative care.

FOR EVERYONEVIDEO - 100 MINUTES WITH AARON

In this video (13:43), a couple shares the story of their experience with perinatal hospice and the short time they spent with their son Aaron after he was born.

FOR PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE - LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO TRANSFORMING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

This book written by Kimberly D. Acquaviva provides information for health care providers to support and enhance their palliative care practice with the LGBTQ community. Practical information and guidance is offered, along with strategies for care and intervention.

FOR PROFESSIONALSRESOURCE - SUPPORTING LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL AND TRANS PEOPLE WITH CANCER

This document by Dr. Julie Fish and Dr. Perlita Harris; De Montfort University, the ESRC and MacMillan Cancer Support uses case study examples from the perspective of an LGBT person, to highlight some of the unique needs and considerations of LGBT people when facing a cancer diagnosis.

“This is my first significant loss through death of a loved one. My heart feels the pain and sorrow that, inevitably, we all must encounter at some point.” A woman shares insights about the death of her beloved uncle.

FOR EVERYONECOURSES – FUNDAMENTALS OF SPIRITUAL CARE IN PALLIATIVE CARE

This course provided by the HealthCare Chaplaincy Network is for those who wish to improve their delivery of spiritual care in health care. Learn how to become effective administrators of spiritual care programs in palliative care and hospice settings, develop an approach to communicate palliative care clearly as an option to patients, family members, and friends, and create and sustain programs that meet both human and institutional needs. See also Online Certificate Course 2: Advanced Practice Spiritual Care in Palliative Care.

Universal Heatlhcare

"Illness is neither an indulgence for which people have to pay nor an offence for which people should be penalised. but a misfortune. The cost of which should be shared by the commmunity. " ~Aneuryn Bevan. Founder of the NHS

"I felt that no boy should have to depend either for his leg or his life upon the ability of his parents to raise enough money to bring a first-class surgeon to his bedside."

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